School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Choreography 2
  • Unit Code

    DAN2136
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Justin Niels RUTZOU

Description

The development of the choreographic elements from first year with the integration of structural forms to create group works. Collaboration with other art forms. Participation in student works in a studio or theatre setting. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to art form practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; customer service and duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with industry partners; building social and cultural confidence via exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DAN1036

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1203

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Collaborate with other art forms.
  2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all first year basic composition elements.
  3. Demonstrate higher quality of dance composition showing the development of a personal style.
  4. Develop further choreographic concepts such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
  5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
  6. Participate in professional/student choreographic works.

Unit Content

  1. Choreographic documentation.
  2. Choreographic form and structure such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
  3. Collaborative methodology with other art forms.
  4. Site specific work and its impact on choreographic structure.
  5. The solo, duet and group form.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Full YearNot Offered30 x 1.5 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Full YearNot Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical classes, Workshop, Rehearsals, Performances, Video sessions and research, Discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationClassroom activities10%
JournalJournal30%
AssignmentAssignments60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Choreography 2
  • Unit Code

    DAN2136
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Justin Niels RUTZOU

Description

The development of the choreographic elements from first year with the integration of structural forms to create group works. Collaboration with other art forms. Participation in student works in a studio or theatre setting. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to art form practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; customer service and duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with industry partners; building social and cultural confidence via exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DAN1036

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1203

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Collaborate with other art forms.
  2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all first year basic composition elements.
  3. Demonstrate higher quality of dance composition showing the development of a personal style.
  4. Develop further choreographic concepts such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
  5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
  6. Participate in professional/student choreographic works.

Unit Content

  1. Choreographic documentation.
  2. Choreographic form and structure such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
  3. Collaborative methodology with other art forms.
  4. Site specific work and its impact on choreographic structure.
  5. The solo, duet and group form.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Full YearNot Offered30 x 1.5 hour ensemblesNot Offered
Full YearNot Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical classes, Workshop, Rehearsals, Performances, Video sessions and research, Discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationClassroom activities10%
JournalJournal30%
AssignmentAssignments60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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